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[PaulF]

They usually have a SIM card in them and don't connect to wifi - do you just mean they don't get a signal?

My display thing for my meter broke after a few weeks so I can't monitor live usag, never bothered to get it fixed. It's nice not having to do meter readings though.

The guy that installed ours implied they joined some kind of private network, linking local smart meters together. I'm not convinced I believe him.  I'm sure it's not using wifi though. A sim does seem most likely (do they just share a couple of 'numbers' on a standard network,eg 3)

[PaulF]

You can question it but personally speaking, having dealt with a lot of accountants being self employed for 17 ish years, they normally always charge something for doing letters like that. Some def won’t be arsed but most will do.

For sake of £100 or so you’d maybe be best just learning a lesson in making sure anything additional like that are included or a fee.

They'll probably charge £100, to send a letter saying he has to pay the £90+Vat.
If he's really unlucky they'll send the letter by car chauffered dog too.

[SamLad]

They'll probably charge £100, to send a letter saying he has to pay the £90+Vat.
If he's really unlucky they'll send the letter by car chauffered dog too.

this is the gift that keeps giving isn't it 

[red-nosed reign-debs]

If we get local election polling cards arrive without asking do we need to register to vote? 

I can't remember having to previously but I keep seeing reminders to register so it got me questioning if I do or not.

[Always in a pub barney on christmas eve]

If we get local election polling cards arrive without asking do we need to register to vote? 

I can't remember having to previously but I keep seeing reminders to register so it got me questioning if I do or not.

Pretty sure you wouldn't have got a polling card if you weren't on the register and you don't need to re-register if you're already on it.

[red-nosed reign-debs]

Pretty sure you wouldn't have got a polling card if you weren't on the register and you don't need to re-register if you're already on it.

Cheers mate 👍

[kellan]

Anybody used the free drop-off at Manchester Airport recently? Jet Parks 1/Thorley Lane - the one that runs the free shuttle buses to the terminals. I'm seeing conflicting info on whether the buses run to a timetable or will only turn up if you call a number to let the service know you're there and waiting.

[bradders1011]

Irish friends: is it law over there that every Irish person on holiday abroad has to wear their GAA top at all times?

[.adam]

Anybody used the free drop-off at Manchester Airport recently? Jet Parks 1/Thorley Lane - the one that runs the free shuttle buses to the terminals. I'm seeing conflicting info on whether the buses run to a timetable or will only turn up if you call a number to let the service know you're there and waiting.

Recently, no. In the past, yes.

The buses run regularly - no need to call.

[Always in a pub barney on christmas eve]

Irish friends: is it law over there that every Irish person on holiday abroad has to wear their GAA top at all times?

No.

I've never worn a GAA top in my life.

I'd imagine those that are wearing them would support the county they're wearing. No different to me wearing a Liverpool top.

[Always in a pub barney on christmas eve]

Any tax experts on here? I may have asked about this before but can't remember.

With the 40% tax threshold being £50,271, that works out at £4189.25 per month.

At what point do you starting paying 40%?
Our pay deal is being implemented in this month's pay and is backdated to 1st August 23. We're also getting a 1 off non consolidated payment.

All in, it's going to put a lot of people over the £4189.25 gross for the month.

Will we be chinned for the 40% above this amount and have to claim it back or how does it work?

when I was below that and got a bonus, they'd take the higher and then even it the next month. Don't forget your pension and student loans and stuff, depending on the maths you might end up paying less tax but those will be higher.

Can see what we're getting and the tax on Government Gateway.

Appears it's only the regular 20% tax despite it being over that threshold.

[A weatherfield winter wonderland]

Irish friends: is it law over there that every Irish person on holiday abroad has to wear their GAA top at all times?

And why are they usually such ropey colour schemes?

[Terrys chocolate orange]

No.

I've never worn a GAA top in my life.

I'd imagine those that are wearing them would support the county they're wearing. No different to me wearing a Liverpool top.

My younger brother has lived in Cork for the last 35 years and whenever I visit him, I see mainly Liverpool, Man U or Celtic tops.

[SamLad]

My younger brother has lived in Cork for the last 35 years and whenever I visit him, I see mainly Liverpool, Man U or Celtic tops.

I went through Dublin airport twice recently*, connecting flights, and saw only ours and MU shirts.

including one poor little bugger wearing an Antony shirt.  I'm sure his parents are made up with that decision. 


* reminds me I have a hannoy to post ....

[SamLad]

here's a Win11 File Explorer question.

when I look at Explorer, it shows a bunch (20+) files that I've saved on my C:Desktop.

problem is - they don't actually appear on my desktop.

I opened one, then saved it (C:Desktop) under a new name.  nope.

that said, any changes I make to those docs do get saved but I can only access them via FE.

any ideas?

[Elf MoFo]

here's a Win11 File Explorer question.

when I look at Explorer, it shows a bunch (20+) files that I've saved on my C:Desktop.

problem is - they don't actually appear on my desktop.

I opened one, then saved it (C:Desktop) under a new name.  nope.

that said, any changes I make to those docs do get saved but I can only access them via FE.

any ideas?

Are there any icons at all on your desktop? If not, right click on the desktop, go to View > tick Show Desktop Icons.

[SamLad]

Are there any icons at all on your desktop? If not, right click on the desktop, go to View > tick Show Desktop Icons.

yep there's bunch on there, working fine.

that option is ticked.

a little while back I backed up my machine, then removed One Drive (halla-effing-lullah!) and afterward copied the FE / Desktop content back.

all works fine though, and have just noticed this problem.

[PaulF]

Wouldn't the desktop you see be under c:/user's/samlad/desktop

[SamLad]

Wouldn't the desktop you see be under c:/user's/samlad/desktop

No. I use c/Desktop

Like I said all the files I'm talking about are listed there,  both the visible ones and the ones that don't  show up.

[Elf MoFo]

No. I use c/Desktop

Like I said all the files I'm talking about are listed there,  both the visible ones and the ones that don't  show up.

Well thats why you don't see it on your desktop.

Your desktop specifically shows the contents on what is in C:\Users\SamLad\Desktop (slightly different if using OneDrive but basically the same).

[SamLad]

Well thats why you don't see it on your desktop.

Your desktop specifically shows the contents on what is in C:\Users\SamLad\Desktop (slightly different if using OneDrive but basically the same).

But why do some listed files show on the desktop ,, but not others? 

[Elf MoFo]

But why do some listed files show on the desktop ,, but not others?

It's probably a copy of the files from before? Browse to C:\Users\SamLad\Desktop and I bet you you will see those files there.

[SamLad]

It's probably a copy of the files from before? Browse to C:\Users\SamLad\Desktop and I bet you you will see those files there.

Will do when I get home and let yku know.  Thanks Elmo and Paul.

[SamLad]

It's probably a copy of the files from before? Browse to C:\Users\SamLad\Desktop and I bet you you will see those files there.

erm ... nope.  that location shows only the files (12) that I see on the desktop

FE shows those 12 plus another 15 or so in my Desktop folder.

I just created a test Excel sheet, saved it to c:Desktop (my default):
- it shows up on the desktop screen
- also shows in FE
- and shows in the Users location.

sorry lads but I forgot to mention:
the "Desktop" file I'm talking about (c/Desktop) is a file I created with that name.  not a Win-generated folder.

maybe that's the issue? I'm a bit baffled right now to be honest......

[Elf MoFo]

erm ... nope.  that location shows only the files (12) that I see on the desktop

FE shows those 12 plus another 15 or so.

I just created a test Excel sheet, saved it to c:desktop (my default):
- it shows up on the desktop
- also in FE
- and in the Users location.

sorry lads but I forgot to mention:
the "Desktop" file I'm talking about (c/Desktop) is a file I created with that name.  not a Win-generated folder.

maybe that's the issue? I'm a bit baffled right now to be honest......

That does sound a bit weird.


So that sounds like what you created was a shortcut? Does it look like a folder but with an arrow in the bottom left of the icon?

[SamLad]

That does sound a bit weird.


So that sounds like what you created was a shortcut? Does it look like a folder but with an arrow in the bottom left of the icon?

no, no arrow.

[SamLad]

just tried this - copied a file from the Users location into my Desktop folder .... copied fine, and its icon now shows on my desktop screen.



edit: so I've done that with all of "missing files".  dunno whether to be happy or still confused.  I'll try both.  for new 

[Elf MoFo]

just tried this - copied a file from the Users location into my Desktop folder .... copied fine, and its icon now shows on my desktop screen.



edit: so I've done that with all of "missing files".  dunno whether to be happy or still confused.  I'll try both.  for new 

Lesson to be learned here. Stop using your Desktop for files. if it was up to me the desktop would be blank on everyones computer. Maybe some application shortcuts but nothing else.

[SamLad]

Lesson to be learned here. Stop using your Desktop for files. if it was up to me the desktop would be blank on everyones computer. Maybe some application shortcuts but nothing else.

old habits die hard.

or not all in some cases I guess

[Santa couldn't find his reindeer]

I always plonk files on my desktop, easier to find 

[SamLad]

I always plonk files on my desktop, easier to find

used to work with a guy whose desktop was chock full of tiny file icons.  looked like he'd puked on the thing 

[Santa couldn't find his reindeer]

used to work with a guy whose desktop was chock full of tiny file icons.  looked like he'd puked on the thing 

hmm,  Chubby fella, very sexy, bit of a potty mouth ?

[SamLad]

hmm,  Chubby fella, very sexy, bit of a potty mouth ?

erm.  chubby yes, the rest no.

I guess you're hinting at sommat, but no clue what it is Ken mate.

[Ah Fruck Christmas]

erm.  chubby yes, the rest no.

I guess you're hinting at sommat, but no clue what it is Ken mate.

I always plonk files on my desktop, easier to find 

[Santa couldn't find his reindeer]

erm.  chubby yes, the rest no.

I guess you're hinting at sommat, but no clue what it is Ken mate.

A joke that Im the bloke from work, ill practice my on my delivery

[SamLad]

oh

[A weatherfield winter wonderland]

A joke that Im the bloke from work, ill practice my on my delivery

In fairness, my desktop looks like that and I also matched your description so I can see why Sam was confused.

[Claire's Christmas Ornament Large Bauble Necklace - 50% off]

Lesson to be learned here. Stop using your Desktop for files. if it was up to me the desktop would be blank on everyones computer. Maybe some application shortcuts but nothing else.

this.

it's clutter, you're better than this, folks.

[Santa couldn't find his reindeer]

this.

it's clutter, you're better than this, folks.

You over estimate us, Claire

[PaulF]

I'm curious now. I'm really untidy. My desk is always a mess. I try to keep it tidy bit don't. My pc desktop though has almost nothing on.  If I put all my files on there I'd never find anything .